CLICK HERE to see the draft proposal for CUAS participation in the International Year of Astronomy 2009, presented by member Dave Leake at the meeting on August 14th, 2008
READ the Proposed Lighting Code that Audrey Ishii, Bob Lozar, and Dave Leake are working on! New version as of June 17th, 2008. Click on Proposed Lighting Code
Want to know what observing conditions will be like for the next few days? Then click on CUAS Observatory Clear Sky Clock

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Upcoming Meetings 2008

Thursdays at 7pm: August 14th, September 11th, October 9th, November 13th, December 11th. For more information, see Events Calendar.

Upcoming Family Skywatches 2008

Saturday August 9th, September 6th, October 4th. Weather permitting. Call (217)351-2567 for event updates. For more information, see Events Calendar.

Dark Sky Observing at Middle Fork Preserve

August 30, 8pm-?, Middle Fork, Penfield. Bob Rubendunst will present a short 15 minute slide program at the Activity Center at 8pm on Saturday. Observing is north, at the North Waterfowl Management Area on County Road 3500N. Rain date, observing only, is Sunday, August 31st. Click here for directions and map to observing site.

The Champaign Urbana Astronomical Society is devoted to the promotion of astronomy and enjoyment of the night skies.

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